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Local Canada Post workers walking the picket lines
Residents passing by the Grande Prairie Canada Post office will notice some workers on strike, picketing for better wages, hours, and working conditions. A union representing Canada Post workers says ...
Sep 26, 2025

PBR Peace Country Invitational in Grande Prairie Saturday
The PBR's Peace Country Invitational at Bonnetts Energy Centre is tomorrow night (Saturday, Sept. 27).Number 1-ranked bull rider, Dakota Buttar of Eatonia, Saskatchewan, says it's crunch time as the s...
Sep 26, 2025

Three candidates for mayor in Valleyview, 14 for council
There are three candidates for mayor in Valleyview.Glenn Burke and Carole Gibson are challenging incumbent Vern Lymburner.There are 14 candidates for the five spots on council:Donna ChatwinKerri Danne...
Sep 26, 2025

Thirteen candidates for council in Spirit River
There are 13 candidates running for the seven spots on town council in Spirit River.The group includes five incumbents and eight newcomers. The group includes the following:Ryan Funk William Georgeson...
Sep 26, 2025

MAN VAN coming to Grande Prairie Saturday
The MAN VAN will be in Grande Prairie on Saturday, Sept. 27.It offers free blood tests for prostate cancer to men aged 40 to 70. Appointments are not needed.Organizers say any samples collected will b...
Sep 25, 2025

PBR returns to Grande Prairie
Saturday, September 27 marks the return of the PBR Peace Country Invitational at Bonnetts Energy Centre.This year's event is one night only, featuring the best bull riders from around the world.2017's...
Sep 25, 2025

ASBA Friends of Education Award presented to GP RCMP Corporal
Grande Prairie Public School Division is congratulating a local RCMP Corporal for winning an award recognizing people dedicated to enhancing education.Corporal Gavin Ool is the recipient of the Zone 1...
Sep 25, 2025

Tentative deal struck between Alberta government and teachers union
The Alberta government says it has struck a tentative deal with the union representing 51-thousand teachers provincewide, though the proposal is largely the same as its previous offer.A copy of the of...
Sep 25, 2025

Road work to intermittently close Township Road 724 September 25 to 27
Township Road 724 will be closed intermittently over the next couple of days.Starting Thursday, September 25, the road will be closed between Highway 2 and 102 Sstreet intermittently from the hours of...
Sep 25, 2025
Potter back in as mayor in Sexsmith by acclamation
Kate Potter will serve another term as mayor in Sexsmith.She has been re-elected by acclamation.There are eight candidates running for six council positions:Bruce Black - incumbentDaycie Bohning - inc...
Sep 25, 2025